Why reinvent the wheel if you don't have to? We've done the legwork and created staff and student handbook templates you can personalize. Whether you are a charter school or a K-12 district, we have a handbook tailored to your specific needs. Handbooks are complete with information about how to use them, what is required by law and sample language.

Model Staff Handbook

The model staff handbook provides a basis for the creation and update of your staff handbook. The model includes both sample language and information regarding legal notices and local requirements.

The fully annotated Model Staff Handbook includes:
•Statements and notices required by law
•Editorial notes on how to use this information
•Suggestions on how to correlate items with Board policy

The model student handbook provides a basis for the creation and update of your student handbooks. It includes the most current information about required notice to students and parents and sample language can be used or modified to meet each building’s needs.

The fully annotated Model Student Handbook includes:
•Statements and notices required by law
•Editorial notes on how to use this information
•Suggestions on how to correlate items with district policy

This quick reference guide to key state and federal requirements and timelines provides a researched and annotated basis for your district's calendar of activities. OSBA's staff has reviewed the Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, federal laws and rules plus a variety of additional sources to bring you the most complete listing of required and suggested board and administrator actions and activities.